1071

Events

Byzantine Empire loses Battle of Manzikert to Turkish army under Alp Arslan. Control of much of Asia Minor passes to the Turks.

The last Byzantine-controlled city in southern Italy, Bari, is captured by Robert Guiscard.

Construction of Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire, England begins.

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